The HyperMill Mill-Turn Machining module, created by Open Mind Technologies, combines turning and milling functions to promote optimal process reliability and efficient use of machines and tools.Product Post: 1/7/2019
Katelyn Arnold
Editorial Intern, Modern Machine Shop The HyperMill Mill-Turn Machining module, created by Open Mind Technologies,

Vero Software, a part of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence’s Production Software business, is rebranding, along with FASys and Spring Technologies. Each will adopt Hexagon’s corporate identity.
Hexagon acquired Vero Software, a specialist in CAD/CAM software, in 2014 and has continued to expand and diversify its offering. The 2017

Open Mind has released HyperMill 2019.1 with an expanded finishing module in the the HyperMill Maxx Machining performance package. Updates to the CAD/CAM software include process optimizations as well as functions for reducing calculation times.
T﻿he 5-axis Prismatic Fillet Finishing module can be used in accordance with the principle of a

Mastercam 2019 Lathe is designed to enable users to accept and program any CAD file for dynamic roughing and precision finishing. This version includes Tool Designer, Mill-Turn environments and Multiple Plunge features.
With Mastercam 2019 Lathe’s Tool Designer—a function panel with tab-style navigation that provides 3D tool support and

I define a CNC machine tool’s accuracy as how precisely its axes can follow intended paths to commanded end points while under load. I define its repeatability as how precisely it can duplicate commanded motions (again, under load) during multiple cycles throughout the day.
These are definitions for dynamic accuracy and repeatability. They

Tormach has introduced an upgrade to its PathPilot CNC software package at no cost to the user. In conjunction with the upgrade, the company is introducing the Try PathPilot program that enables new users to program, learn and train for free.
Updates to Tormach’s PathPilot CNC software include an enhanced trajectory planner for faster cycle

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